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Workshop Session Highlights the Art of Rebuilding and Remanufacturing Cranes

Posted on 7/25/2024
How are companies effectively upgrading older cranes to meet today’s standards? Explore this topic and more at the Crane & Rigging Workshop, Sept. 24-26 in Glendale, Ariz.

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Safety Award Task Force Meets to Review Criteria

Posted on 7/25/2024
The Safety Award Task Force met last week to begin a comprehensive review of the criteria for the Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award.

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Rigging Job of the Year Award Criteria Under Review

Posted on 7/25/2024
The Rigging Job of the Year Task Force met at SC&RA headquarters late last week to review competition requirements, category delineations, judging criteria, and applications.

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Crane & Rigging Workshop Exhibit Center Nearly Sold Out

Posted on 7/18/2024
Only five spots remain for the Crane & Rigging Workshop Exhibit Center, Sept. 26 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel.

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Look at the Latest Member Directory Updates

Posted on 7/18/2024
Since the 2024 SC&RA Member Directory was released in mid-April, the Association has added new members and changed previously printed directory listings, creating over 60 updates to the membership list.

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SC&RA Hits the Road & Talks OS/OW, Labor & OSHA

Posted on 7/18/2024
SC&RA was represented at various events this past week, advocating for the crane, rigging and specialized transportation segments.

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SC&RF Awards Two Vo/Tech and One Partner in Education Scholarships

Posted on 7/11/2024
The SC&RF is proud to announce the following candidates were selected to receive either financial assistance or tuition from one of the SC&RF Partners in Education organizations: Daniel Shears is an employee at JK Crane and the recipient of the Wh

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Webinar Explores What Retirement Plan Sponsors & Investors Need to Know about Long-Term Investing

Posted on 7/11/2024
It’s a presidential election year. Will the markets react?

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2025 Gross Revenue/Membership Dues Reporting Forms Due August 30

Posted on 7/11/2024
SC&RA reminds members that they are required to submit their 2025 Gross Revenue forms by August 30th.

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SC&RA to Comment on OSHA’s Proposed Standard for Heat Illness and Injury Prevention

Posted on 7/11/2024
OSHA released the text of its proposed standard for heat illness and injury prevention for indoor and outdoor settings last week.

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Welcome 5 New & 1 Returning Member

Posted on 7/3/2024
SC&RA is pleased to welcome five new members and one returning member to the Association family.

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SC&RA Office Closed for U.S. Independence Day

Posted on 7/3/2024
The SC&RA office will be closed July 4 in observance of the U.S. federal holiday Independence Day.

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Early Bird Pricing Expires Friday for the Crane & Rigging Workshop

Posted on 7/3/2024
Don’t delay in registering for the Crane & Rigging Workshop before the early bird registration deadline of Friday, July 5.

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SC&RA Opposes Proposed Permit Policy Change in California

Posted on 7/3/2024
SC&RA filed comments late last week to the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) in response to a proposed change to the agency's variance (superload) permit policy that would deny approval of an application within 60 days if the carrier

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SC&RA Asks for Input; Organizing Group on Proposed NYC Truck Route Network Redesign

Posted on 7/3/2024
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is currently "working to keep up with changes in residential and commercial land use patterns, the transportation network, reduce network redundancies, and adapt to changing delivery patterns" t

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SC&RA’s New Pilot Car Best Practices Guide Helps Connect Carriers & Pilots

Posted on 6/27/2024
SC&RA has announced the publication of Best Practices for Qualifying, Selecting & Utilizing Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Services.

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SC&RF Launches TikTok & Instagram to Reach Gen Z

Posted on 6/27/2024
The SC&RF Workforce Committee has announced the launch of two new social channels for sharing content with Gen Z.

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Workshop Ringside: Watch Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys go Toe-to-Toe on Hot Topic

Posted on 6/27/2024
Soaring insurance costs are something every crane and rigging company is dealing with today, and the opening session at the Crane & Rigging Workshop, September 24-26, Glendale, Ariz.

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Hurry! Time is Running out to Apply for 4 under 40 Honors

Posted on 6/20/2024
The deadline to apply for SC&RA’s 4 Under 40 program is quickly approaching.

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SC&RF Recognizes First Winners from Workforce Ambassador Program

Posted on 6/20/2024
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has announced the first winners (2023) of its Workforce Ambassador Program.

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Webinar Focus: 10 Updates to the 3rd Edition of the Bible for Rigging Engineering & Lift Planning

Posted on 6/20/2024
Attention all lift planners, rigging engineers, lift directors, site superintendents, field engineers, rigging foremen, heavy lift managers, crane operators or anyone who conducts rigging activities!

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Tower Cranes North America Opens with SC&RA as Exclusive Event Partner

Posted on 6/13/2024
SC&RA was well represented at the 2024 Tower Cranes North America event, June 11-12 in Nashville, with CEO Joel Dandrea welcoming nearly 300 attendees.

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SC&RA Files Comments on Development of National Multimodal Freight Network

Posted on 6/13/2024
SC&RA filed comments today to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its request for information on development of a National Multimodal Freight Network or NMFN.

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Get Selected for Leadership Forum, Receive Free Workshop Registration

Posted on 6/13/2024
Emerging professionals in the crane and rigging industry are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Leadership Forum at the Crane & Rigging Workshop, Sept. 24-26 in Glendale, Ariz.

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Tune in Next Week to Learn How to Host a Small-Scale Lift & Move Event/Field Trip

Posted on 6/13/2024
Mark your calendar for How to Host a Small-Scale Lift & Move Event, an SC&RF webinar presented by Kate Landry, Owner, Deep South Crane & Rigging on June 20, 2 pm EDT.

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